Martin’s children have been visiting him regularly and checking on him: Ronda and Eleazar Soto, Jan Jones and Kathy and Ed Koca. Nina Carter also stopped by one day.

Harold and Kay Hutchison and Morgan Clements spent the weekend in Joplin visiting Jeff and Kristy Tackett and family, and helping celebrate Jeff’s birthday. Others spending time there also was Steven Tackett, Harlin and Shirley Hutchison and Amy, Gary and Stephanie Mishler and friend, Logan and his friend, Harrison. Everyone had a great time playing games, golfing, shopping, laughing and eating great food. The Hutchisons returned home late Sunday evening.

Mae Cox is doing well and enjoyed a visit from J.C. Hall and Vicky Burnett.

Several of Lisa Johnson’s fellow teachers visited her while she is recuperating from surgery.